Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
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Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
I've been quiet in the background...taking in the advice from The Plastic Classic Forum...and have just launched my restoration project...
http://www.seasprite217.blogspot.com/
Brian
http://www.seasprite217.blogspot.com/
Brian
"My best days are ahead of me..."
http://www.seasprite217.blogspot.com
http://www.westsailstory.blogspot.com
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http://www.westsailstory.blogspot.com
Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
Congrats! Launching after a three-year project has got to feel good :)
Just opened your blog and it looks like it's going to be a fun read!
Rachel
PS: I like the color. I remember seeing a color something like that on the Kirby paint chart and thinking I'd like to see what it would look like on a plastic classic.
(They have some interesting/old-fashioned looking colors:
http://www.kirbypaint.com/color.php)
Just opened your blog and it looks like it's going to be a fun read!
Rachel
PS: I like the color. I remember seeing a color something like that on the Kirby paint chart and thinking I'd like to see what it would look like on a plastic classic.
(They have some interesting/old-fashioned looking colors:
http://www.kirbypaint.com/color.php)
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
Wow, looks great. I'm looking forward to reading the blog, I always need inspiration. It must be feel incredible to have her back in the water.
I always thought the Sea Sprite was one of Albergs prettiest designs. The jaunty sheer is much more pronounced than many of his other designs, it is reminiscent of some of Rhodes drawings.
I always thought the Sea Sprite was one of Albergs prettiest designs. The jaunty sheer is much more pronounced than many of his other designs, it is reminiscent of some of Rhodes drawings.
1963 Rhodes 19 #731
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
Thanks Rachel...I mixed a 32:1 ratio of Interlux Brightsides (Blu Glow White and Fire Red); probably would have been much easier to purchase a Kirby product :)PS: I like the color. I remember seeing a color something like that on the Kirby paint chart and thinking I'd like to see what it would look like on a plastic classic.
Thanks Magic...I am following your site as well. It's nice to finely have her in the water!Wow, looks great. I'm looking forward to reading the blog, I always need inspiration. It must be feel incredible to have her back in the water.
Brian
"My best days are ahead of me..."
http://www.seasprite217.blogspot.com
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
that is a lovely boat to look at !
thanks
thanks
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
Gorgeous work! THANKS for sharing the pictures--makes me LOVE Sea Sprites AND that color both!
Richard McManus
1967 Soverel 28 #82
THE INCIDENT
1967 Soverel 28 #82
THE INCIDENT
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
Appreciate the kind words!
"My best days are ahead of me..."
http://www.seasprite217.blogspot.com
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
What a lovely job you've done, congratulations. I'm enjoying your web site.
Steve
Steve
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
Saw Froonie on E-bay today. I was surprised to see her for sale so quickly after completion of your restoration. What happened?
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
i could be way off but i think i read on another forum that he was starting a resto of a westsail 32
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Preparing to get underway!!
Preparing to get underway!!
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
Was just about to post something too. Hope all is well, Brian. Froonie is a gorgeous boat and whoever gets her will be one lucky sailor.
As eccentric as my boat.
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Rhodes Swiftsure 33
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
Thanks all! I am sort of testing the waters on price / worth....of course, if the price was right! I am just starting a Westsail 32 (bare hull), but will have one to sail while I am working on another. My daughter is not yet taking to sailing, but she loves exploring the boat. Will most likely keep her...possibly repaint in the spring (sorry Skylar).
Happy Holidays to all!
Brian
Happy Holidays to all!
Brian
"My best days are ahead of me..."
http://www.seasprite217.blogspot.com
http://www.westsailstory.blogspot.com
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
Good to hear Brian...I was afraid some sort of catastrophe had befallen you! I look forward to hearing more about the Westsail, and of course seeing pictures. Now a *pink* Westsail would be quite a sight! A lot better than some other colors I've seen!
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
I love the lines on those Sea Sprites! Beautiful restoration - sweet-looking boat.
There is a sad specimen in the marina where I normally keep my boat. Although it looks abandoned and utterly unused, the marina owner told me that the owners are up-to-date on their slip fees - even though they never take it out or do anything with it. I just don't understand why someone would pay all that money to buy a boat and keep it in a slip, only to let it sit and accumulate mold, mildew, algea, shellfish, and bird poop.
But every time I walk past, I pause for a moment to admire the lines of that cute little boat - it just looks like it would make a really nice little camp cruiser.
I have this crazy urge to save every pretty old derelict boat I see...
There is a sad specimen in the marina where I normally keep my boat. Although it looks abandoned and utterly unused, the marina owner told me that the owners are up-to-date on their slip fees - even though they never take it out or do anything with it. I just don't understand why someone would pay all that money to buy a boat and keep it in a slip, only to let it sit and accumulate mold, mildew, algea, shellfish, and bird poop.
But every time I walk past, I pause for a moment to admire the lines of that cute little boat - it just looks like it would make a really nice little camp cruiser.
I have this crazy urge to save every pretty old derelict boat I see...
Bill T.
Richmond, VA
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Richmond, VA
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Re: Completed Restoration of Sea Sprite 23' - Froonie
I suffer from that malady as well!ILikeRust wrote:I have this crazy urge to save every pretty old derelict boat I see...
Jay
Dove, Pearson Triton #318
Hayes, VA
Dove, Pearson Triton #318
Hayes, VA